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The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-27

IN another column will be found an open letter from Mir. Horace Brad ley to Prof. Mallett challenging him to q further discussion of the polit ical issues, the same to take place at Atkins at time selected by Prof. Mallett. An open and far discuss ion of all questions affecting the peo- pie is means of educating the masses and prepares them for the correct exercise of the right of elect i've franchise and the presentation of good government We hope Prof. Mallett will accept the challenge made by MT. Bradley, and that the people will turn out to hear them.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-27
SEVERAL important decisions hay

SEVERAL important decisions have recently been made by the inter state commission upon vexing rail
 way problems. One of which is that commercial travellers are not privi- legged to ride over railroads at lower rates than are paid by other persons. In other words whatever reasonable rates commercial travellers are made to pay other travellers may be made to pay and TO more. This decision is directly in the interest of the peo- pie, and scores one wore good point for the interstate commerce law.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-27

avoids. Selfish and corrupt or mis- guided politicians are unable to ob- ltain any advantage over him, be lcanse he is as well informed as they are, and is rendered inviDcible hy the purity Of his motives and the manly sincerity by which all bis acts are guided.
 No one has ever achieved great success in public affairs by dealing only with the politicians. The eminent always appeal directly to tue people, and have standing and advocacy in the ranks of citizens altogether apart from any lntermedi ation. Washington, Jefferson, Jack son and Lincoln illustrated this characteristic of foremost Americans, and President Cleveland also exem- plifies it.
 The secret of the Presidents popu larity with the splain people" is that he likes them and they like him. He is one of them and meets them with open hand and talks with them frankly, free frem ssi guile. The dignity he maintains amid all associations is their dignity. The official honor he jealously guards is the honor oftheir trust that has been coniided to him. He is one of them, their representative, their public servant, aiming only to do what they want done in the way that IS best for them. That is one reason why the American people chose Cleveland for president Tn 1884, and the same feeling will influence their vote to continue him in chief charge of their executive service at the election of 1888.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-27

TIE speech of Mir. Horace Brad
 ley last Saturday was ringing and stinglng rebuke to Prof. Mallett, the champion of the so-called unIon la bor party in this county, completely routing him. His answer to MT. Malletts charges against the demo- cratic party was convincing. His exposure of his demagoguery -pure and simple, was conclusive and over whelming. Although speaking at a decided disadvantage on account of the arrangement of debate being more favorable to his opponent. he acquitted himself well and come off more than victor in the discussion.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-27
TIE Ohio Democrats met in con

TIE Ohio Democrats met in con
 vention on the 2lst inst, in Cleve
 land, and endorsed the old democrat
 ic platform. They also very enthu- siastically endorsed the present ad- ministration. The Ohio democrats are satisfied with democracy pure and simple, without any of the des
 potic and socialistic attachments. The democrats os that great state have seen enough of the reckless ness of capitalization tendencles to convince them that Cleveland is the man. They nominated Mir. Thomas k. Powell for governor, and MT. D. c. Goodman for lieutenant governor
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-27

Rural and Workman Farmers cannot afford to raise scrub stock. If 1t is expected that the scrub IS to take care of himself, we will put the native stock of Arkansas against the world and meantime, concede sever al points to the outsider, and be reasonably certain of being in position to claim the wager But to be serious, does it payg We think not Our native stock is the best Tn the world to engraft good scion, or rather pure blood upon, which will result in superior grade. Try itfarmer friends.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-27

Arkansas Democrat; The State geologist is now fairly at work and very soon we shah expect reports that will at least confirm all that moderate men have expected concern ing the geological formations in the State. The bill creating the survey was among the very important acts of Nthe last legislature. There is feature about the bill that has never attached to similar acts, Viz: By the amendment offered by Gen. Hugh F. Thomas and accepted, the geologist, when finding any mineral, mari, etc, of value. shall forthwith notify the owner of the land thereof; and should any discovery be made on State land the geolgist is requir- ed to report the fact to the governor without delay; and upon this not,ce the governor is to withdraw all such lands from sale or donation until otherwise provided by the general assembly. This precludes every possibility of unfair dealing and secures every citizen in the enjoy. ment of whatever discoveries may be made upon his lands.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-27

A MONSTER invitation was present ed to President Cleveland Monday inviting him to visit St. Louis dur Ing fair week. The President gracefully accepted the invitation and named the thlrd day of October as the time agreeable to him. Ar engagements for reception worthy of the chief magistrate of the coun- try is in progress, and vii be q crush ing rebuke to the Grand Army snub
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-27

MAYOR Francis, of St. Louls, is one of the brave officers of the day. He does something every week indi cative of hls conscientious courage. In that wicked, turbulent city he maintains an honest mans equlibri- um Tn all his official acts. He may rlse higher in the future.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-27
LAND GRANT MoNoPOLIEs.
Persecution By Railroad Com
 panies Ot Settlers Who Take Out Government Claims Com missioner Sparks to the Rescue.

lcrSccutlOu Dy hsliiFOdt SOIn-
 panies Ot Settlers Who Take
 Out Government Claims-C Com
 missioner Sparks to the Rescue.
 WASHINGTON, July 15.--It IS stat ed at the General Land Office that many complaints have been received, charging certain land grant railroad companies with prosecuting settlers who have been awarded patents for land held by the Department and the courts to have been excepted from the grants by prior claims of reservations. David H. Brown, of San Bernardino county, Cal. who states that his own case is similar to that of many others, and whose\ homestead entry was patented in ac- cordance with the court decision in the case of Newhall vs. Sanger, says he has been sued in the United States Circuit Court by the Southern Pacific Railroad Company, which offers to compromise with him for S1,300. Brown says the company relies upon railroad Judges .lT California, and that the expensqo suits are so heavy that settlers car not afford to go to the Suprems> Court of the United States.
 Commissioner Sparks has advisa Brown that law in this case thoroughly we'll settled by repeate( decisions of the highest judIcia tribunal, and that suit by rairqd companies, brought for the purpoe of extorting compromise and securv ing payment for land to which thef have no shadow of right or lawfI claim, are, in his judgement, in tlhe nature of blackmal or malicious prosecutions, for which criminal ac- tion will probably lie agalnst the agent of tEe company, and he advisr ed that settlers consult competent counsel and avail themselves of aQl the remedy the law affords. In the event that the case goes to the Sth preme Court the Commissioner states that he will consider the propriety of requesting the Attorney General to intercede in behalf of the United States.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-27

There are men howling around the country now about the alleged mis- management m of tic national finances whose business capacity, tested in handling q forty acre farm, has sue ceeded only in plastering it over with heavy mortgage. Others be- side them are reasonably prosperous because they make good use of the clements of prosperity; yet they see nothing in their own failure except the mismanagement Of the govern ment and national ruin.
 This country is not going to the bad. tis improving all tue time and those who deserve success are winning it. There is more money h circulation now, being over S34 per capita, than at the beginning of the war. A dollar will buy more now than Ut any time for thirty years; and If farm products be cheap, so is everything else. The correlation existing between every industry and business is not out of balance. A bale Of cotton will buy as much now as it would when cotton was worth 20 cents a pound, and if the value of money in circulation were doubled the price of everything would rise in the same proportion and the masses would in no wise be benefited. The prospect is not half so gloomy as the Harpers assert and no one is going to ruin, save those who arc devoting their time to idle complaint and improbable lament.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-27

ROBERT MoFFIT, late editor of the recently suspended Lamar News, committed suicide at Clarksville on the 20th inst The causes which led to his tragic death are supposed to be morbid weakness, mental dis pondency and blighted affection.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-27

When, by reason of cold or from other cause, the stomach, liver, and kidneys become disordered, no time should be lost in stimulating them to action. Ayers Pills act quickly, safely, and surely. Solb by drug gists and dealers in medicine.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-27
Correspondence of the Democrat


 GRAVEL HILL, July 20.-Crops looking well but needing rain Health good MT. J. R. Young and family,J J w. Linam and family, of Dover; Rev. W. S. McAnal!y and MT. Parker of Appleton, with their families are spending the heated term at this place <. Messrs. Now. lin, Walker and Ellis, of Texas, are visiting and prospecting here, Those who have relatives and friends buried at the Hlllis grave yard at this place will please meet at the grave yard at o'clock p. n., first Monday in August, 1887, the object of the meeting being to enclose the ground, or rather to arrange for that purpose. X.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-27

Prescott Picayune: It is said Jesse Harper, the labor agitator received $50 for his speech at Prescott Satur- day. That, doubtless, is good deal more than it was worth, and vastly more than he could make s.Iaboring" with some other imple- ment than his tongue.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-27
What the Farmers Know.

Washington Press: Among the things the farmers know have re- suited from Democratic government Tn Arkansas, the Little Rock Demo- crat enumerates the following:
 That where they paid a I2-mill tax a few years ago they pay 4 mill tax now. They know that this change has been developed under Democratic rule.
 They know the State debt is being paid.
 They know the national debt un der Democratic rule has reduced $200, 0,000,O00.
 They know the public schools are more efficient than under Republi- can rule.
 The Democrat refers to the reduc .tion of the State tax from twelve to four mills; in addition to which the farmers know that county taxes have been reduced quite as much :; that enormous county debts have been paid and no new ones contract ed, and that peace and prosperity, with all their attendants, have fol lowed strife, riot and destruction The Democratic party d0esn't pro pose to make every man rich who votes it's ticket, and every other party that does so can only mislead and deceive; but it does guarantee good government, the protection of life, liberty and property, and safe and fair conditions, under which any man may succeed Tn any legiti- mate profession or occupation, if be possess the energy, tack and skill to merit succeSs.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-27

THE first bale of Texas cotton was sold in New York, the 1lth of thls month for 23 cents per pound. A people ought to be happy in a state where cotton can be picked and sold by the middle of July.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-27

Little Rock Democrat: A number of Wheels in this State have passed resolutions declaring their unwilling ness to join the Union Labor party. They are sensible. They have look ed into the question, and have seen how utterly impossible is the coali- tion proposed by Carl Lee & Go.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-27

TIE Democracy is rising in every part of the country. It will stand on top from Maine to California pret ty soon.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-27

A good head of Hair is deslred by every one. HALLS VEGETABLE SIclLIAN HAIR RENEwER will restore the hair, if the hair cells are not closed up.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-27
\ Famous Doctor

Once said that the secret of good health consisted in keeping the head cool, the feet warm, and the bowels ope-. Had this eminent physician lived in our day, and known the merits of Ayers Pills as an aperient, he would certainly have recommended them, as so many of his distinguished successors are doing.
 The celebrated Dr. Farnsworth, of Norwich, Conn, recommends Ayers Pills as the best of all remedies for Intermittent Fevers."
 Dr. I. E. Fowler, of Bridgeport, Conn, says Ayers Pills are highly and universally spoken of by the people about here. I make daily use of them in my practice"
 Dr. Mayhew, of New Bedford, Mass, says Having prescribed many thou sands of Ayers Pills, in my practice, can unhesitatingly pronounce them the best cathartic in use"
 The Massachusetts, State Assayer, Dr. A. A. Hayes, certifieS have made careful analysis of Ayers Pills. They contain the active principles of we'll known drugs, isolated from inert mat ter, which plan is, chemically speaking, of great importance to their usefulness. It insures activity, certainty, and uni- no metallic or mineral substance, but the virtues of vegetable remedies in skillful combination"
 Ayers Pills,
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-27

Abraham Lincoln at Hampton Roads. After the war he was elected treas urer of Virginia, holding that office for several wears, after which he re- tired to private life.
The Russellville Democrat., 1887-07-27
Ayers Pills,

Prepared by Dr. J. c. Aver & Co.,, Lowell, Mass
 Sold by all Dealers in Medicine.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-01

vesting of the crop. Some years ago
an apparently otherwise Intelligent
English writer undertook to show
that there was no excuse whatever
for the presence of sand or soil in
bales of cotton; that the cotton crop
opened (all of it, was his idea) in
September, month in which there
was little or no rainfall. He con.
cluded, and reproved and lectured
the farmer accordingly, that the sand
was fraudulently added by the farmer
as a make-weight.
While it is desirable to house the
cotton as free from leaf and hull as
may be, it is Of the first Importance
that the crop be "gone over" as often
as the quantity open at one time is
sufficient to enable hands to do a
fair days work. In the interest Of
economy, and with limited picking
force, celebrity of movement, nimble-
ness of fingers, and the weight of cot
ton gathered per hand per day are
the points to be observed.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-01
The Hebrew In America.

Dr.. 4. S. Lsaacs, in The american for
.. September.
His dispersion has been powerful
stimulus to his activity, and given
him a strength that has defed time
and circumstance. The poor, foot
sore emigrant, greeted with scorn and
obloquy, has his compensation in his
descendants, who belong to the aris-
tocracy Of wealth, culture and posi-.
ton. Will America influence It's
Jewish population, as undeniably Il;
has been Influenced in other lands r
The American spirit is already at.
work, but not in Jewry only; ali
creeds feel the effect of American
conditions. The foreigner arrives
here with his traditional stock Of
-usages-good, bad and Indifferent
his lsres and penates, from insight
cant town abroad. These soon lose
their interest and Importance as he
acquires wealth and an American
culture. The second generation re-
CARDS them with coldness; the third
is almost ignorant of their meaning.
The past few decades have Hit-
messed rapid changes in American
Judaism. There has been q rafting
Of old srmor, and good deal of an.
cient scaffolding has fallen TO pieces.
The essenti Is of Judaism. however;
are still untouched; upon the whole,
there is a more intelligent spirit
manifest than ever before.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-01
Dead Indian Debts.
From the East Oreoozian.

The debts OF dead Indians are
paid by their relatives" said an ex-
merchant on Main street, Monday.
s.When Anderson and Bernhardt, . he
continued, s.killed an Indian several
years ago he owed me S345. Since
that time $3.50 Of this amount has
been paid me by his relatives. Ken
lucky died the other day owing me
$50. Alresdy his relatives have ap.
preached me on the subject and made
arrangements to pay me the amount.
It is a Law with them to pay the debts
of their dead relatives, and they
never break it. I am sure Of getting
my money it an Indian dies owing
me, but if white man dies leaving
no property, no matter how rich his
relatives are, I never expect to get
cent. There is great deal of good
about a dead Indian, anyhow" said
the ex merchant, ss heclosed his con-
yersation and walked away.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-01

voice became faint and low. "Ob!
sir, you both were soldiers; 1 freely
forgive" and the poor girl could say
no more, as she fell unconscious upon
the floor. Thank God" he mur-
INJURED, and all was over.
When Rbett Myron, recovered,
the man who had killed her father,
and who was later the best friend she
ever knew, was dead. In his will,
he bequeathed to her the generous
sum of $4,000. He also left S let
ter giving all the particulars of her
fathers death. Only few days ago
l saw the picture-a sweet child face,
in an azure cloud, and on the little
plush case were marks of blood.
This is certainly the most remarka-
BILE incident it has ever been my
privilege to record.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-01
A Chance for Civil Service Graduates.

WAsuISeToN, August 25.-The
civil service commission to-day re-
ceived from the secretary of war a
request for certificates of PIP eligi-
bles all male, from which 58 selec-
tions may be made to fill vacancies
now existing in his Office, 8 in the
$1,000 grade and As in the $1,000
grade. This is the largest requisi-
ton ever made upon the commission,
and to fll it at least four certificates
were made for each of the States and
Territories. These appointments are
for low grade positions made vacant
by the promotion of clerks under the
new rules governing promotion in
the departments. s.-.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-01
OIL on the Waters.

Philadelphia special to the New
York Herald: The British steam
ship Lula arrived at this port yester.
day from Rio Marina after passage
of nineteen days. The vessel was
loaded with 2,l00 tons of iron ore
and toward the end of the voyage
had memorable experience. A
terrific storm was encountered, and
had it not been for the use of oil the
vessel might now be at the bottom of
the ocean. In speaking Of his ex.
pericnce to the Herald correspon-
dentyesterdsy Captain Robert Camp.
bell said -
"On the 18th inst. in latitude 50
deg. 20 min., longitude IS deg, We
encountered 8 heavy gale from the
northwest, or about two points off:
The squalls were violent, and the
heavy cross seas swept over US fore
and aft. We had to 60 out Of our
course and run before the wind.
About an hour after the storm
broke I decided to try oil. l stuffed
some oakum in the bottom of a hop.
per. and then poured in about a gal:
lon of labricating oil. The oil ran
through the oakum into the sea, but
did not do much good. Then l tried
ordinary engine oil, but that did not
do much better. Finally, l mixed
COLA and linseed oils together, and
before We let out gallon of it We
were not shipping a drop Of water.
Then we turned and proceeded on
our course without further interrup-
tion.
"Oil for high seas is the greatest
thing ever advocated for navigation.
Every winter rig boom across the
forecastls, and every time there is q
storm or bad weather. l hang out
two bags of oil, and the vessels all
right. Two gallons of oil a day, used
in this way, will save heap Of trou-
ble."
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-01
The Diet Of Strong Men.

The Roman soldiers who built
such wonderful roads, and carried q
weight of armor and luggage that
would crush the average farm hand,
lived on coarse brown bread and
sour wine. They were temperate in
diet, and regular and constant in ex-:
ercise. The Spanish peasant works
every day and dances half the night,
yet eats only his black bread, onion.
and watermelon. The Smyrna por-
ter eats only little fruit and some
olives, yet he walks off With his load
of a hundred pounds. The Coolie
fed on rice, is more active and can
endure more than tho negro fed on !.
fat meat. The heavy work OF the
world is not done by men who eat
the greatest quantity. Moderation
in diet seems to be the prerequisite
of endurance.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1887-09-01
Our MilIionaires.
Manchester, N. II. Un,on.

manchester, ". II. CNtOiSs
The number Of millionaires in the
country hss steadily increased, and
the number of poor men has been
made to increase with them, though
in a ten.fold ratio. The almshouse
records show this latter fact, and 8
recent statement Of the number Of
millionaires, even in New York city
alone, indicates the correctness of the
former. There are scores Of men
there whose wealth ranges from ST.
100000 to s1O,OOO,O0O each, and
many who 60 beyond either CT these
figures. John Jacob .Astor is prob
ably the wealthiest man in the me-
tropolis, his possessions being esti-
mated at S2OO,00C,000. Jay Gould
is thought to come next in rank, and
there are those who judge him to be
the Weather Of the two. Estimates
as to other New Workers are interest
ing. Cornelius Vanderbilt, $100,0000,-
900; W. r. Vanderbilt, s90,00o,oO0;
Russell Sage s60,o00,00o; Winslow,
Lanier & Co., s30,000,0O0; D. O.
Mills, Whitelaw Reid's father-in.law,
$2O,0OO,OOo; Pierrepont Morgan. s18,-
100000; Bob Garrett, s20,000,000;
Fred Vanderbilt, s15,O0O,oo0; sgd
ney Dillen, SlO,ooO,ooo; Addison
Cammack, sS,oOo,OO0; John Rocka'
Teller, the Standrrd oil man, s10,000,-
900; Hi Rockefeller, his brother,
SS,0OO,o0; August Belmont, s20,OOo,'
900; Cyrus, W. Field, s1o,000,ooo;
Deacon S. V. White, member-elect of
the new congress, 100000; R. P.
Flower, s6,0OO,O00; Wash Connor,
Jag Gould's old broker, who has just
married the divorced wife of the ex-
lottery king, Simmons, S3,0Oo,000;
Victor Newcome, 100000; Henry
Hart, who is manipulating Pacific
mail, s1O,ooo,OOo; Oswald Ottendor-
fer, editor of the Stats Zestung,
s5,0o0,0O0; James Gordon Bennett,
of the Herald, s1o,0o0,O00; Austin
Corbin, s30,0o0,0O0, Erastus Will
man, S3,000,O00.